Manager, Assurance (Europe) - 9 months contract

Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO); Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization is seeking a Manager of Assurance to oversee certification and technical matters related to sustainable palm oil supply chains in Europe. The role entails supporting RSPO members with certification queries, collaborating with European Certification Bodies, and ensuring effective communication within the Assurance team. A bachelor's degree and 4-5 years of experience in assurance systems are required, along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of other European languages is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 4-5 years of working experience in certification and assurance systems.
• Knowledge in agricultural or commodity industry certification schemes.
• Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder international environment.

Responsibilities

• Support developments related to RSPO Supply Chain certification.
• Collaborate with Certification Bodies to conduct Supply Chain certifications.
• Develop a database of palm oil consumption and CSPO uptake.
• Collaborate with the RSPO Accreditation Body and service providers supporting the CSPO trading platform.
• Develop and populate a database of CSPO/CSPKO uptake by country and industry in the region.
• Facilitate RSPO Working Groups and Standing Committees on supply chain certification and trading options, maintaining credibility.
• Conduct periodic observations of RSPO-endorsed training providers for lead auditors in the region.
• Ensure clear communication between the Assurance and MT Europe teams.
• Organise meetings for European Certification Bodies and support the European conference organization.

Skills

Established working relationships

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Office applications

Goal oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant majors/fields

Tools

G-suites

Ms. Excel

Ms. Word

Ms. PowerPoint

Job description

Manager, Assurance (Europe) - 9 months contract

Location: Netherlands, Europe.

The Manager of Assurance Europe will be responsible for assurance and technical matters related to the supply chain certification of RSPO members in Europe. The manager works in close alignment with the global Assurance and Market Transformation teams. They are the primary person responsible for supporting members in Europe with questions or queries they may have about the certification and assurance system, and the primary point of contact for European Certification Bodies. The role focuses on regional activities regarding verification methods (including but not limited to certification) and assurance mechanisms that distinguish RSPO certified sustainable palm oil.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support developments related to the RSPO Supply Chain certification documents within the relevant units/division.
• To work with the Assurance team to ensure that European RSPO members with queries about the RSPO Supply Chain standard receive a swift and correct answer.
• To support RSPO members seeking certification and accredited Certification Bodies (CBs) to conduct Supply Chain certifications in the region, and organize alignment meetings with CBs.
• To collaborate with the RSPO Accreditation Body and other relevant service providers in the region, including those that support the CSPO trading platform.
• To develop and populate a database of total palm oil consumption and uptake of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO)/Certified Sustainable Palm Kernel Oil (CSPKO) for the region (aggregated by country and industry), in collaboration with the Assurance Division and the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Unit.
• In close collaboration with the Assurance team, to facilitate the work of the RSPO Working Groups and Standing Committees that are responsible to give guidance on all matters related to supply chain certification and develop options for trading in sustainable palm oil without diluting the credibility of RSPO CSPO.
• To conduct periodic observations on the external RSPO endorsed training providers for lead auditors for RSPO supply chain certification in the region to ensure quality and compliance.
• To assure good communication between the Assurance and the MT Europe teams.
• Primary responsibility for organizing the meetings specifically organized by the RSPO for the European Certification Bodies.
• To assist in the organization of the annual European conference, in close collaboration with the relevant partner(s), stakeholders, and the global Secretariat team.
• Apart from the duties stated above, to perform any duty or duties reasonably assigned.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Education

• A bachelor’s degree in any relevant majors/fields.

Experience

• At least 4-5 years of working experience, with sound experience in certification, verification, and/or assurance systems.

Technical and Professional Knowledge

• Knowledge in agricultural and/or commodity industry, and certification schemes.
• Ability to work in a multi-stakeholder and international environment.
• Proficiency in Office applications (e.g., G-suites, Ms. Excel, Ms. Word, Ms. PowerPoint)
• Prior experience working with Certification Bodies is considered an advantage.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is a must and proficiency in other European languages is an advantage.
• Ability to establish cooperation and rapport with internal and external parties of different backgrounds and/or nationalities.
• High integrity and a good team player.
• Goal oriented and organized.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.

RSPO is an equal opportunity employer. Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.